Project Veggie (a.k.a. Crazy Things I Do For My Kids)

Roasted Strawberry Parfait

I’ve never cooked strawberries before, unless you count making jam. They usually don’t last that long since we tend to dig in as soon as they appear. But I saw a recipe for a roasted strawberry parfait on Pinterest and thought it sounded intriguing. I didn’t have (or want) granola or nuts or anything else that the recipe had and I really wanted something more dessertish than breakfastish, so I added some whipped cream and vanilla too. Roasting the strawberries brings out the natural sweetness even more, and makes them extra juicy. This was a wonderful summer dessert, and so pretty too. Although it was just for me and the kiddos, we fancied them up in pretty glasses and they were sooo pretty!

Preheat oven to 375˚. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Toss strawberries with 1 tbsp. brown sugar. Spread out on parchment paper.

Ready to roast.

Roast for 10 minutes, until they start seeping juice, but still holding their shape.

Don’t roast them to death, just until they are juicy and syrupy. So good!

In a bowl combine whipping cream, greek yogurt, 1 tbsp. brown sugar and vanilla. Beat for 4-5 minutes until thickened. During the beating, taste and add another tablespoon of sugar if you want it sweeter. Layer cream in dishes with strawberries and eat it while it’s warm. Yum! If you’re feeling really crazy you can drizzle it with chocolate syrup.